Field Assistant Opportunity: 1 to 2 field assistants are needed for fieldwork for a PhD candidate from the University of Massachusetts in dolphin feeding behavior. The field season will be focused on preliminary data-gathering and scouting of the area for a larger, more formal field season in the future. It will run for 4 weeks, from about May 25th through June 20th. Research will take place in Crystal River and Cedar Key, Florida, 3 hours north of Tampa and 60 miles west of Gainesville. Assistants will be expected to work on a boat 6 to 7 days per week, for up to 10 hours at a time. Typical weather conditions in summer include 95 degree heat, very high humidity, and no breezes. Prior experience working on dolphins and habitats is preferred but not required. Those with no experience should demonstrate their willingness to learn. This is not a paid position. Assistants will have the option to obtain their own housing and food at the research site. Housing may be available with the PI, in this case assistants may be asked to contribute $75 per month towards food. More details are available. Assistants will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to Florida, but once in the field they will not need their own car. Applicants must be able to stay for the duration of the season. Please send an email of inquiry to stefanie.gazda@gmail.com with the subject line as "Field assistants for 2015". A more in depth description of the position and its requirements will be emailed out--at that time candidates who are still interested should email their CV and informative cover letter to the above email address. -Stefanie Gazda